The 1961 Dutch Grand Prix was held on 22 May 1961 at Zandvoort. It was race 2 of 8 in both the 1961 World Championship of Drivers and the 1961 International Cup for Formula One Manufacturers.
The German Count Wolfgang “Taffy” von Trips won his first grand prix at the seaside circuit of Zandvoort, as Ferrari dominated with their V6 shark-nose cars. Phil Hill came second, with Richie Ginther only being denied third because of outstanding driving by Jim Clark and Stirling Moss in their Lotuses.
Up in front, von Trips drove serenely from start to finish, never relinquishing the lead. For the first time in a grand prix, there were no pit stops or retirements and all 15 cars finished. Moss and von Trips were now leading the world championship standings with 12 points each, with Phil Hill two points further behind.
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